As the Nintendo Switchnears the end of its lifespan, Nintendo seems to be gearing up for its next main console — a prospective Switch 2.
Whereas the original Switch, launched in 2017, was able to accrue a strong library of games not long after launch, there could be a major gap in the Switch 2's launch lineup, potentially depriving it of a major system seller.
With Nintendo typically forgoing power in favor of other aspects, like the Wii's motion controls or the Switch's portability, the company's consoles have typically relied on strong first-party lineups.
While there's been no official confirmation of the Switch 2's capabilities, features or games, rumors regarding the console have been popping up for years — originally regarding the existence of an upgraded «Switch Pro,» but eventually changing to an entirely new console as the Switch's lifespan wore on.
At Gamescom in 2023, Nintendo reportedly gave private demos of the Switch 2, but still no official announcement was made until a brief announcement confirming the Switch 2 would be revealed this fiscal year. Unfortunately for the Switch 2, it's unlikely that its launch lineup will include an open-world game like, which acted as the primary launch title for the original Switch in 2017.